Written By David D'Angelo on Monday, August 10, 2009 | 8/10/2009

Survivor Philippines Palau premieres on August 17 at GMA Channel 7, the Philippines number 1 network. The show will again be hosted by award winning host Paolo Bediones. This is the 2nd Season for Survivor Philippines. The first season took plance in Malaysia with J.C. Tiuseco winning as "Pinoy Sole Survivor"

One again 16 castaways fight for 3 Million Pesos and the title of "Pinoy Sole Survivor". Here is our first take on the Male Castaways of Survivor Philippines Palau...LOUIE ANG"Chickboy"24 YRS. OLD, IT TECHNICALPASIG

"I'm a survivor because I have 5 girlfriends simultaneously and keep it for longest time"

Description: A typical guy-next-door, living his happy–go–lucky life with a constant goofy grin on his face.

Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: Wants to see himself on TV and test his people skills by being an unlikely and covert leader

SUZUKI SADATSUGU"Japinoy Hunk"21 YRS. OLD, STUDENT / MODELTONDO

“I'm a survivor eventhough I'm far away from my parents I managed to fight all the challenges in my life."

Description:Towering at 6 feet and banking on his exotic looks, Suzuki started modeling when he was 19 years old and gained quite an exposure by joining competitions.

Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: Suzuki would try to stay true to himself as he faces the challenges of being a Castaway.

CHARLES DE VERA FERNANDEZ"Raketista"21 YRS. OLD, BUSINESSMANDAGUPAN

"I'm a survivor because I managed to face my trials in life and finished by studies through my hardwork in direct selling business and different rackets."

Description: Charles said that he is a chameleon, always being able to adapt to any environment. He has probably sold everything direct-selling business could offer – from shoes and clothes to cosmetics.

“I’m a Survivor because at any time of any day with just my backpack in hand, I am ready to go anywhere in the world.”

Description: Born in Switzerland and raised in CDO Marvin has learned every sport that he could – from football, table tennis, cycling and track and made hobbies out of skateboarding, wall-climbing, break dancing and parkour. He’s a backpacker, too – trekking to remote and unlikely places, interacting and immersing himself in indigenous customs. Marvin is also an environmentalist and a vegetarian; traits that he acquired while helping his mom

Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: To prepare himself for Survivor Philippines Palau, Marvin said he had to improve his people skills by reading psychology books.

“I'm a survivor because I want all the things that I had before return to me. It's really sad and painful but I know that's there is hope for all of this."

Description: Cris Bolado retired from professional basketball in 2003 because of injury. Towering at 6 feet and 6 inches, Cris is the biggest among the second batch of Castaways. Basketball has instilled in Cris the value of discipline and the dedication to always give 110 percent to the game.

Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines:Cris aspires to bring back everything he has lost after his professional basketball career.

SHAUN RODRIGUEZ"The Hot Dad"GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEEZAMBALES

“I'm a survivor because I managed to face my trials"

Description: Shaun Rodriguez knows how it feels to be on top one day and down in the gutters the next after suffering bankruptcy and losing everything he has invested in a mining business years ago. But what’s important to him is that he was able to bounce back and now takes pleasure in the simple joys of being a public servant.

Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: To prepare himself for Survivor Philippines: Palau, Shaun focused on improving his endurance by running for hours from the Quirino Grandstand to Roxas Boulevard..

TROY PEREZ"The Mentalist"27 YRS. OLD, MENTALIST MAGICIANMANILA

“Since my childhood, it’s been my obsession to be different from my playmates, classmates and friends through magic and real life adventures. In joining this game, it will further bolster my longing for more adventure. It will open a wider horizon for the fulfillment of my dreams."

Description: It is second nature for Troy Perez to entertain people, the very reason why he got into performing as a magician or, as he prefers to be called, a mentalist.

Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: Practiced remote viewing or visualization. Already imagined the situations he could possibly face and his reaction to those situations.

VLAD NESAS"The Metrosexual"24 YRS. OLD, PROFESSIONAL MODELLAS PINAS

“I consider myself a real survivor because I have been through a lot of challenges in my life. Growing up, I always felt insecure. This is the reason why I improved my body and my looks."

Description: Vlad Nesas calls himself an “alpha male”, a dominant guy who always gets what he wants.

Preparations and/or Reason for joining Survivor Philippines: He is confident that this is going to be his ace in winning the title of Pinoy Sole Survivor. He considers Joining Survivor Philippines: Palau as his major test of character.